Being Scandinavian I think I can safely say that I haven't put too much credence into what Americans pass for news. :)
I have studied history and economics though, and typically you wouldn't want inequality to grow too far unless you want a violent redistribution of wealth. Considering America was already collectively crazy enough to elect Trump, I'd hate to see what happens when things get even worse.
You may be putting too much credence in the hysterical propaganda that sometimes passes as “news”.